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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.95, 15,395.91 and 2,472.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.95, 15,395.91 and 2,472.75 is: 3,709.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.95 : 15,395.91 = 2,472.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.95/15,395.91 = 2,472.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.95x = 15,395.91 × 2,472.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.95x = 38,070,236.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,070,236.45/10,263.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.12

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